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Question
we have a hot shot trucking now and are looking into starting up in the broker business, how much start up money are we looking at, and hot to go about lic

Answer
Regina, for the legal licensing requirements go to FMCSA:
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/registration/new-entrant.htm
For startup guidance start with a few basic books:
http://www.amazon.com/Freight-Brokerage-Business-Entrepreneur-Magazines/dp/18919...
And check out membership in TIA for ongoing support:
http://www.tianet.org/Default.aspx
Aside from the FMCSA registration and bond you can probably start with little expense other than time from your current business office.
Best of luck.
Jim